Childcare Worker Salary in Grand Rapids, MI
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The median childcare worker in the Grand Rapids area earns $31,690 a year ($15.24 an hour), 9% below the U.S. median ($34,980) and 2% above the Michigan median ($30,970). Half of the 1,800 childcare workers there earn between $28,950 and $36,460.
| Annual pay | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $26,940 | $27,210 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $28,950 | $28,850 | $29,360 |
| Median | $31,690 | $30,970 | $34,980 |
| 75th percentile | $36,460 | $36,010 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $38,540 | $39,340 | $46,010 |
| Average | $33,250 | $33,100 | $35,030 |
| Jobs | 1,800 | 14,010 | 518,910 |
Grand Rapids, MI ranks 30th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for childcare worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($45,720).
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- Detroit, MI: $31,060
- San Jose, CA: $45,720
- San Francisco, CA: $44,540
- Denver, CO: $44,320
- Seattle, WA: $43,710
- Boston, MA: $41,590
- Riverside, CA: $40,210
- Los Angeles, CA: $39,890
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.